In April 2015 the National Anti-Doping Commission of Malta has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Basil Onuta after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance bendroflumethiazide.
After notification the Athlete filed a statement with evidence in his defence and waived his right to be heard for the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of Malta.
The Athlete submitted that he used prescribed medication which contains the prohibited substance. The Panel notes that the Athlete failed to mention his medication on the Doping Control Form and failed to make an application for a TUE. Considering the circumstances the Panel concludes that the use of the substance is not justified and that the Athlete acted with negligence and without intention to cheat.
Therefore the Anti-Doping Diciplinary Panel decides on 26 August 2015 to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete.
